International law firm, Dentons has announced the elevation of 12 new partners in the UK, Ireland, and Middle East (UKIME), effective from May 1, 2024. This announcement follows the recruitment of nine additional partners across Dentons’ offices in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Abu Dhabi in the past year. Over the last three years, Dentons […]
Spinneys Holding (‘Spinneys’ or ‘the company’) has revealed its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and list its ordinary shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The company disclosed that it
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Microsoft Injects $1.5 Billion into G42 for AI Advancement
G42, a UAE-based AI technology holding company, has secured a substantial $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft, in a move set to accelerate AI development and global expansion. This strategic collaboration aims to bring Microsoft’s
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Alpha Dhabi Holding Divests 49% Stake to ADQ
Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) has announced its decision to divest 49% of its subsidiary, Alpha Dhabi Construction Holding (ADCH), to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company. Under the terms of the agreement, Alpha Dhabi
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Mubadala’s Sanad Extends Partnership with Asiana Airlines
Sanad, a global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider under Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has strengthened its collaboration with Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-largest airline, through a five-year contract extension valued
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Eversheds Advises on DIB’s Resolution with NMC Healthcare
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal counsel to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, in reaching a comprehensive settlement with NMC Healthcare group (NMC), a prominent integrated private healthcare
In a joint announcement, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have revealed the inaugural partner promotions for the merged entity, A&O Shearman. A total of 40 partners have been appointed to the partnership
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Olayan and Lunate Acquire Stakes in ICD Brookfield Place
In a significant move in the realm of real estate investment, the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Corporation have announced an agreement with Olayan Financing Company and Lunate for the sale of a 49
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NYUAD and Dolphin Energy Forge Partnership for Sustainability
Dolphin Energy and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have forged a groundbreaking agreement, in a bid to bolster sustainability and climate change research. This partnership aims to elevate environmental stewardship and empower
Commercial Bank International (CBI), a prominent corporate and retail bank based in Dubai, has announced a strategic investment in zypl.ai, a fintech startup at the forefront of applying generative AI in lending practices. This
